CSF Annual Report 2010 - Carson Scholars Fund

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The Ben Carson Reading Project Gallery of Student Stars Meet just a few of our 2010 Carson Scholars. These students exemplify not only academic excellence, but also strong humanitarian qualities. These ambassadors represent the “best and the brightest” of our young people. [ 8 ] Aliyah Caldwell Grade 10 | Baltimore, MD | Three-Time Carson Scholar! Aliyah Caldwell is a three-time Carson Scholar. She currently attends The Baltimore School for the Arts High, where she is an honor roll student. Aliyah has been dancing since she was four years old, and is now majoring in ballet and modern dance. She is a member of the Ava Fields Dance Ministry, and performs at senior citizen homes, nursing homes, and churches. She has attended intensive summer dance programs at the Alvin Ailey Dance Studio and The Dance Theatre of Harlem. Outside of dance, Aliyah is a participant in the Maryland Science Center’s Sci-Girls program, and has received scholarships from the NAACP and Giant Foods. Julius Romano Grade 4 | Pittsburgh, PA Julius Romano is involved in a wide variety of activities, encompassing everything from robotics to drawing, swimming to playing the violin. His teachers describe him as a good role model, eager to help other students, and very motivated. Perhaps most striking is his commitment to reading, which he demonstrated last year when he advocated for his community library and helped to save it from being closed. He attended rallies, community town hall meetings, and wrote letters to local officials and politicians. He was even interviewed by the local television and radio news and the newspaper. For his efforts, he received a Hero Award from his State Representative. Madeline Adamczyk Grade 8 | North Hills, PA Madeline Adamczyk is described by her teachers as an effective leader and committed student – last we heard, she hadn’t missed a single assignment in over a year and a half! Beyond her class assignments, she is a regular participant in academic competitions. She has had two poems published in Pennsylvania’s Celebration of Young Poets; placed first in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition; placed first in several local forensics competitions; and won a “Super Trivia” event at the Duquesne University English Festival. Despite her busy schedule, Madeline still finds time to volunteer with the Salvation Army, Christian Children’s Network, and Vincentian Regency Home for the elderly. Edward Mosley, III Grade 11 | Atlanta, GA | Two-Time Carson Scholar Edward Mosley, III is a two-time Carson Scholar who is committed to volunteering and the environment. Last summer, he attended a program called “Earth Tomorrow” at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and improved his knowledge of the environment and his leadership skills. During the school year, he participates in his school’s “Earth Tomorrow” club, helping to clean up and beautify abandoned spaces by planting flowers and greenery. His teachers praise his work ethic, and are impressed by his involvement in a variety of academic, volunteer, and athletic pursuits. Discovering Promise Rewarding Excellence
The Ben Carson Reading Project Gallery of Student Stars “ To be recognized for my academic and extracurricular achievements at such a young age has boosted my confidence in everything I do and has pushed me even further to succeed. Jasmine Rice, 2002 Scholar Attending Butler University, Indianna“ Saumeik Rolle Grade 6 | Indianapolis, IN Saumeik Rolle is a committed student and a leader in the classroom. In fact, he even lists “getting on the honor roll” as one of his favorite activities! He plans on becoming a dentist in the future, and has a clear list of steps planned out to help him reach his goal of becoming Dr. Rolle. He is very involved with his church and volunteers at a food pantry. He also uses his extra time during the school day to work with first grade students. In addition to helping them with reading, he serves as an excellent role model for these younger students. Emily Simonson Grade 4 | Lee County, FL Emily Simonson is described by her teachers as passionate, enthusiastic, diligent, and dependable. She is very involved with her school’s violin program, and has played at a Mayoral Inauguration, a fundraiser, a City Council Meeting, numerous holiday events, and at retirement homes. She is also a member of the drum and choir groups at her school. Beyond music, Emily is an extremely committed volunteer. When asked what rule she would make for her school, she answered that every student should have to volunteer! Even at a young age Emily understands the benefits of volunteering, and views community service as a way to learn kindness and compassion, help others, and build a sense of community. Andrew Smith 12th Grade | Washington, DC | Two-Time Carson Scholar Andrew Smith is a two-time Carson Scholar and National Honor Society member with a passion for both academics and music. At school, he maintains high grades, volunteers as a teacher’s aid, and gives tours to prospective students on visitation days. He is not only a participant in his school’s show choir and theater, but also a leader in both organizations – he serves as Vice-President of the show choir and House Manager for the Duke Ellington Theater. His leadership skills extend beyond music, and Andrew is Vice-President of the senior class. Outside of school, he sings in and helps direct several church youth and adult choirs. Bowen Jiang Carson Scholar Alumni | Stanford School of Medicine Bowen Jiang graduated from Northwest High School in Germantown, MD in 2004. Bowen attended Stanford University as an undergraduate and majored in Biology. He took a year off after college for a health policy fellowship with the former U.S. Assistant Surgeon General, Dr. Susan Blumenthal. Bowen is currently attending Stanford School of Medicine, pursuing an MD degree. This summer, he has been working at Johns Hopkins in the Neurosurgery Department with Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, a colleague of Dr. Carson’s. Bowen is planning on a career in academic neurosurgery. Outside of his studies, Bowen enjoys participating in public service activities. He has helped to rebuild houses in New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina and even volunteered as a translator for team Fiji in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Carson Scholars Fund Annual Report 2010 [ 9 ]
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